HRES 293 · 96th Congress · Congress

A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing committee on energy.

Introduced 1979-05-31· Sponsored by Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1979-05-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Energy to investigate and report on: (1) coal production, distribution, and utilization; (2) energy policy; (3) energy regulation and conservation; (4) energy related aspects of deepwater ports; (5) energy development; (6) hydroelectric power; (7) uranium mining and production; (8) conservation, development, and use of naval petroleum and oil shale reserves; (9) oil and gas production and distribution; and (10) solar energy systems. Declares that the committee shall have the special oversight function of reviewing and studying on a continuing basis, all laws, programs and government activities relating to nuclear energy and nonmilitary nuclear energy and research and development, including the disposal of nuclear waste.…

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7 Democrats7 Republicans1 Independent